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CAD Drafting Technician

Average CAD Drafting Technician Hourly Pay

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$20.85
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$15.87
MEDIAN
$20.85
90%
$29.41

The average hourly pay for a CAD Drafting Technician is $20.85 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$16 - $29
Bonus
$485 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$504 - $12k
Commission
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$34k - $65k
Based on 927 salary profiles (last updated Jan 04 2023)
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4 out of 5
(153)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a CAD Drafting Technician

Medical
64%
Dental
44%
Vision
39%
None
36%

Gender Breakdown for CAD Drafting Technicians

Male
60.3%
Female
39.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 438 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About CAD Drafting Technicians

What is the highest pay for CAD Drafting Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a CAD Drafting Technician is $29.41 / hour

What is the lowest pay for CAD Drafting Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a CAD Drafting Technician is $15.87 / hour

How can CAD Drafting Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a CAD Drafting Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a CAD Drafting Technician that oversees more junior CAD Drafting Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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